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Tis the season to gain weight

It starts with Halloween candy, continues with Thanksgiving feasts, and quickly moves to the consumption of December holiday goodies. Next comes the New Years parties, and it finally comes to a head with Super Bowl chips and dips, and finally ends with what started it, candy…this time Valentines chocolates. It has become a time-honored tradition to feast more and exercise less during the Fall and Winter months. Needless to say, weight gain increases and fitness stalls. As the Holidays quickly approach it is important to have a plan of action concerning your fitness and fitness goals. If you do not, chances are you will suffer the fate of Holiday weight gain and poor fitness. As we inch closer to the Holidays, shopping, parties, and family gatherings, take precedent, and usually working out takes a back seat.   November and December are the biggest months for missed training sessions, skipped workouts and failed diets. Have a Plan…now! It is essential that you plan ahead now for the holiday season concerning your fitness if you want to avoid destroying all of your previous hard work. Even if you have not exercised much, you do not want to make things worse at this time of year. Remember, most weight gain happens between these critical holiday months. A Plan that works Here are some guidelines that you can apply immediately that will help you through the holiday season and keep you on track to reaching and maintaining your fitness goals.

• Schedule your training appointments now. If you work with a trainer, schedule ahead of time. It is less likely that you will skip your workouts when they are scheduled. Pay for sessions ahead of time and schedule them now!

• Join a fitness group or boot camp. Group training and boot camps are an excellent way for you to stay fit and beat the holiday weight gain. Boot camps and group training keep you honest and committed. When you know that others are counting on you, you will more than likely keep your appointments. In addition, boot camps and group training usually give you more “bang for your buck.”

• Eat before you go to your holiday parties. By eating at home, you will fill up on good foods and will be less likely to binge at the parties. This old trick works well.

• Try to plan your fitness sessions at stressful times. Try to workout before you go shopping or have family events. Exercise can combat stress. We all know that stress can lead to over eating and binging. By exercising, you can beat the stress and stay on track.

The holidays are a great time of year and can lead to memories that last forever. Staying on track with your fitness goals during this time will make the rest of your year better and even more memorable. Remember, have a plan and stick to it as much as possible and you might not have to start over again with those dreaded New Years Resolutions.

This article was written by Keith Scott. Keith Scott M.S., A.T.C., C.S.C.S. is the Official Trainer of the Naked Nutrition Network. He has 18 years of experience as a trainer and specializes in the areas of fat loss, injury prevention, post surgical/injury rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning. Keith is also a regular contributor to Men's Fitness Magazine.

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